How Strict Is the Requirement of Notification for the LHWCA?
The Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (LHWCA) provides protections for maritime workers who are not defined as seamen under…
Longshore Disability Benefits: Who Qualifies?
Longshore and harbor workers who are injured while at work may be protected under the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation…
What Is the Difference Between the LHWCA and the Jones Act?
Workplace injury among employees in the maritime industry is covered by more than one type of law. For those workers…
Who Qualifies for Longshore Disability Benefits?
The Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (LHWCA) provides worker’s compensation benefits for those injured while performing their duties during…